Rutgers researchers debunk 'five-second rule'

Rutgers researchers debunk 'five-second rule' New Brunswick NJ (SPX) Sep 13, 2016 - Turns out bacteria may transfer to candy that has fallen on the floor no matter how fast you pick it up. Rutgers researchers have disproven the widely accepted notion that it's OK to scoop up food and eat it within a "safe" five-second window. Donald Schaffner, professor and extension specialist in food science, found that moisture, type of surface and contact time all contribute to cross-contam ... more

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